Financial Operations Assistant Controller
Resume:
Melissa Barton
********@*****.*** 703-***-**** Centreville, VA www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-barton-a614842 SUMMARY
Accomplished accounting professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in financial operations, reporting, and strategic planning. Proven track record in leading financial close processes, budgeting, and ERP implementation. Skilled in driving process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy, and collaborating with executive leadership to inform business decisions. Adept at managing multi-entity operations and working effectively in remote, hybrid, and high-paced environments, bringing discipline, responsiveness, and digital fluency to distributed teams. SKILLS
Financial Operations: GL Accounting, AP/AR, Month-End Close, Reconciliations, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Fixed Assets & Depreciation, Amortization, Cash Flow Forecasting Leadership & Process: Team Training, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Audit Support, Audit Readiness Technology: ERP Implementation, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Pro, SAP, Timberline, Pro-Diver, PeopleSoft, Sage Pro, MRI
Certifications: Notary Public
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration (Minor: Economics) SUNY College at Buffalo 1994-1998 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Controller Notal Vision Inc 2020–Present
Managed full-cycle accounting for U.S. operations, including AP, AR, GL, monthly close, and cash flow forecasting.
Conducted variance and trend analyses to support executive decision-making.
Led revenue analysis and AR reporting, managed clinical study billing and collections.
Prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements in GAAP compliance.
Led ERP and payroll system implementations, achieving over $200K in cost savings.
Worked closely with Controller on writing and implementing internal controls.
Developed and implemented internal controls, reducing month-end close by 3 days, such as NetSuite system integrations.
Served as audit lead for U.S. operations and ensured audit readiness. Assistant Controller Aris Tile & Flooring 2019–2020
Supervised all accounting functions, including AP, AR, purchase orders, and GL.
Managed cash flow projections and financial planning.
Completed budget analysis and prepared reporting to the executive team.
Processed bi-weekly payroll and tax payments.
Prepared and analyzed WIP and financial statements.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy and compliance.
Senior Project Finance Manager NCF Interiors 2017-2019
Oversaw all AR functions, project projections and project requisitions, cash flow management of receivables, material management for requisition billings. Worked with CFO on financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation processes. Developed financial strategies to optimize cash flow and project financing. Accounts Payable Manager NCF Interiors 2015–2017
Managed AP functions and subcontractor accounting, cash management, credit card reconciliations, check runs, verify AP data entry, AP/AR report reconciliations, expense reimbursement review and approval, credit review, credit applications, invoice disputes, cash/loan account reconciliations, Sales and Use Tax reconciliation, use tax filing and payment. Subcontractor Liaison Accounting Specialist NCF Interiors 2014–2015
Analyze and report all subcontractor financial performance levels to COO and CEO. Manage all subcontractor payroll compliance enrollment and reporting. Coordinate reporting, payments, and lien releases for all subcontractor contracts. Manage and train subcontractors on company compliance. Oversaw 3rd party contractor payments, compliance, release of liens. Senior Accountant Metropolitan Development Group 2014-2014
Managed monthly financial statements, all aspects of AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
Managed Accounting Clerk.
Coordinated accounting functions for large community, including Apartments and Homes. Melissa Barton - page 2 of 2
General Ledger Accountant Fortessa Tableware Solutions 2012-2014
Managed financial close processes for multiple business entities. Prepared consolidated intercompany financial statements. Developed statistical reports, cash flow, and implemented margin reporting for enhanced sales tracking.
Led budget processes and collaborated with leadership on financial planning.
Managed general accounting functions based on trial balance preparation for monthly internal financial statements of seven subsidiaries. Convert monthly financial statements reported in international currencies.
Monitor performance to budget.
Prepared monthly presentations for the Controller showing fluctuations and trends.
Managed monthly amortization, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations. Reviewed and maintained Fixed Assets, monthly asset additions and all capitalized costs to ensure accuracy of invoice.
Converted capitalized costs upon implementation into fixed assets for depreciation.
Prepared month-end, quarter-end, year-end, GL, journal entries as necessary inclusive of expense accruals and intercompany transactions. Prepared and reported short-term and long-term cash forecasts to CFO. Financial Analyst CGI Group 2010-2012
Provided financial analysis and variance reporting to business units. Address issues and discuss financial results, ensure GAAP compliance and IFRS compliance in month-end close processes.
Collaborated with project managers on financial forecasting, variance explanations, and budgets.
Implemented expense reporting processes for improved financial transparency. Provide timely and accurate financial analytical support and information to select business units.
Provided training for project managers resulting in more efficient communication and financial results.
Complete month-end close processes, monthly journal entries for accruals, expense reclassification, and inter-company entries, and monthly revenue recognition.
Handled various financial reports and analysis, such as employee expenses, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses.
Verified and corrected discrepancies within the business units.
Implement a new expense reporting and analysis process resulting in increased understanding in business expenditures.
Complied with SOX audit requests by providing documentation. Various 2004-2010
Entrepreneur, personal assistant, and volunteer leader (Treasurer, VP, Secretary). Developed business operations, managed client service, and conducted bookkeeping and tax prep for personal ventures. Staff Accountant World Kitchen LLC 2002–2004
Assisted in the corporate transition team in moving accounting functions from NY to VA. Worked on the bankruptcy filing. Assisted the company IT team in transitioning accounting records to SAP.
Maintained customer relations with product owners, royalty payments to product owners and following up on owner inquiries.
Completed monthly close procedures, including recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries and analysis, bank and account reconciliations. Completed cash flow reporting and distributing financial reports,
Worked with financial analysts on reporting of revenue, deficits, and variances.
Oversaw audit and assisted auditors on tasks related to my product portfolio. Property Accountant Kettler & Scott Management 2000–2002
Accountant for twelve residential apartment properties.
Complete financial statement preparation, oversaw GL, AR, AP, and reconciliation reports.
Filed residential property, business, and miscellaneous taxes.
Prepared monthly and quarterly consolidated financial report. Prepared monthly balance sheet and cash sheet for portfolio.
Completed journal entries and GL reclassifications.
Worked with auditors, property managers, and finance team to present accurate financials. Junior Property Accountant H.G. Smithy Management 1998–2000
Accountant for twenty residential apartment properties.
Completed individual property and corporate bank reconciliations, journal entries and GL analysis.
Oversaw AR and AP for full portfolio, cash management, forecasting, budget analysis and prepared monthly financial statements. Prepared monthly balance sheet and cash sheet for portfolio.
Worked with property managers on budgeting, forecasting, and spending analysis. Oversaw budget variances and completed written reports explaining variances.
Prepared required taxes for portfolio.
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